Will be using this for an August reading list on our website. I like how this broke down the basics and helped me understand finances more. Easy to read, and very useful

I received a copy of Paul Christopher Dumont’s self-published, about-to-be-released book Kicking Financial Ass: Punch Debt in the Face, Invest for the Future, and Retire Early! via NetGalley. The bullet…It’s a highly accessible, easy to understand guide to money for anyone.

While Dumont wrote the book for his own generation of Millenials, it is actually an excellent financial resource guide for anyone. I’ve read a lot of great money books over the years including

I Will Teach You To Be Rich,
The Total Money Makeover: Classic Edition: A Proven Plan for Financial Fitness, and, my favorite of all
It’s Not About the Money: A Financial Game Plan for Staying Safe, Sane, and Calm in Any Economy

They are all exceptional, but I can honestly say that Dumont’s Kicking Financial Ass: Punch Debt in the Face, Invest for the Future, and Retire Early! is the most comprehensive and the easiest to understand. If you follow his practical advice, which most of us should, you can, like him, potentially “work 9 to 5 like most … readers [and be] on track to retire in 10 years even though [he] had $50,000 of debt only four years ago.”

Dumont spends some time talking about values in the book. I actually think he could go much deeper into this topic but he does get at happiness and trying to determine what will make you happy (hint – it’s not about stuff). I actually think combining Dumont’s book and It’s Not About the Money would be an excellent combo to help you better understand your own money style and then apply that with Dumont’s tips and practical advice.

This is also the first book that I’ve read that does two things. First, it delves into the differences in Canadian accounts. While most of the book is written for Americans, the book also covers Canadian specific retirement issues. I’m just a bit of a nerd so I enjoyed reading this section. Second, Dumont takes an incredibly honest, and in my opinion, very accurate approach to real estate as an investment tool. I know far too many people who have tried to use real estate and got upside down. Dumont talks very honestly about the pros and cons of real estate.

The book also does not need to be read cover to cover. You can absolutely skip around. Kicking Financial Ass will easily become a reference book you come back to year in and year out.

While I live comfortably and with the relative security of anyone who has a good job they love and isn’t independently wealthy, I wish I’d made some of the decisions Dumont outlines in his book much earlier in life. Do yourself a favor and pre-order a copy of this book or grab a copy of this book when it releases on August 6, 2019. Grab a few copies for friends and loved ones, especially younger folks who are in the best position to take this advice and run with it.

Good book on finance written for the millennial. I particularly like that it included information for both the US and Canadian retirement funding schemes.

This was a pretty good financial book that covers a wide variety of topics like: investing, earning extra money with a side hustle, retirement, real estate, and other general advice. The author has definitely done his research and knows what he's talking about. As someone who doesn't know much about investing, I definitely found that section to be the most helpful for me.

All in all, I'd recommend this one for people who are looking for financial advice, specifically in the arenas of retirement and investing.

Overall, I really enjoyed this book. I work in finance and studying personal finance is a love of mine. Things I liked: lots of details so the reader feels like they are coming away with their money’s worth, information for both the US and Canada, and chapters with plentiful ideas and suggestions, like how to have a side job. Things I didn’t like: I think putting profanity in the title will hurt sales. There are many people who won’t touch this book because of it. Also, I think that the first chapter on happiness could have been eliminated. It would have been better to jump right into the money details. In general, I found the book to be very helpful, even if I didn’t agree with every bit of advice.

Great book in financial education, at least basic and for the system in US and Canada, because it is very different in my country.

I really enjoyed this book. Realistic and easy to understand financial advice. Actual information that helps you understand your net worth and how to create a working budget. I especially enjoyed the list on different ways to save money which went far beyond the standard save for your future by skipping your daily coffee. While I have paid off all of my credit card debt and students loans, understanding the best way to go about it will certainly be helpful to people in that situation. The breakdowns for retirement were easy to understand and I enjoyed the real world examples! The section on investments was really well done and simplified so that anyone could get a good grasp on where to begin with their portfolio. I also found that the sections covering other types of investments, such as real estate, to be realistic and sound. I loved the section about living your life and ways to find satisfaction after retirement! It's important to understand flexible goals and be malleable during that transitional period. From one millennial to another, bravo!

Easy to understand financial advice for individuals from all walks of life. This book is written in such a way that the reader is not overwhelmed with financial jargon or uncommon scenarios. Readers can take the advice given throughout and easily apply it to their financial situation. It would be beneficial for all young adults to read this book so they can gain some perspective on how to approach sound financial planning.

This book is full of useful tips and strategies and must for anyone starting out in life or wanting to hit the reset button on their finances.

What I really liked about this book is that it was not strictly financial information, it talked about happiness and living a self-fulfilled life.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the e-ARC.

Really an eye-opener and must read for any individual living in the U.S. or Canada. I literally devoured it in a couple of hours and I made notes to make sure I follow Dumont's advice.

What I liked the most about this book is that not only it provides solid financial advice, but also it makes it a point to focus on THE ultimate goal: happiness. When everything is made with purpose, also saving and investing is much easier.

Thank you! This book is fantastic and I will definitely recommend it to all my students.

I am a big fan of MoneySensei and this book did not disappoint. Full of easy to understand, great tips for creating financial well being and a stable, healthy financial future.

If you really want to get your finances in order this is the book to help you began your process. Must read for young people so they don’t get them selves in any financial hardship.

This is one of the books to read if you want to manage your money better. It covers a host of topics from income, expenses and saving for retirement and for the American, there's information of managing your Credit score.
Thanks netgalley for the eARC.
I'm glad I could use a tip or two especially on managing my expenses.

Solid and comprehensive. Very well structured content to cover different aseptic budgeting, controlling your finances, planning and even brainstorming your potential side income. I think books of this kind should be a part of college or secondary school program. This is a very good guidance for new generation.